Ceylon, Pennsylvania
Ceylon is an unincorporated community in Greene County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.[1]
History
A post office called Ceylon was established in 1868, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1917.[2] The community was named after the island of Ceylon.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ceylon, Pennsylvania
- "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- Haney, Christine V. (September 4, 1988). "Unusual town names give Greene Co. color". Observer-Reporter. pp. B1. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
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